Author Archives: Dana

With a baby on the way, there’s so much to consider and so much to learn… and oh lord, there’s so much to buy! You can find all manner of checklists in books and online, but when you discover that those checklists are not one, not two, but SIX entire pages long (and more), it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s ... Read More »

Shopping at your average chain store can feel so impersonal – it’s huge, there’s constant staff turnover, and with an identical shop in every town, your experience never feels special. Not only is Magic Beans a smaller business, but getting to know our customers is built into our business model: when you’re filling out the registry for your first baby, ... Read More »

Sucking is a newborn’s first survival skill, along with crying, and it’s one of her earliest reflexes. Insert a finger, a pacifier, or a nipple in her mouth and she’ll start sucking, and if she’s having a bad time of it, this will calm her down. Heidi Murkoff of What to Expect writes, “Popping a binky into your baby’s mouth ... Read More »

Get your tickets for the Drool Baby Expo CT October 29, 2014 from 4pm – 9pm Marriott Hotel and Spa, Stamford, CT Expectant parents get bombarded with a ton of advice, information, and people trying to sell you stuff (ok, yes, that includes us), and it can all get a bit overwhelming. We’ve always made it our mission to try ... Read More »

The Sparkup Magical Book Reader lets your child relive the magic of storytime even when you’re not in the room: just record yourself reading a storybook, and kids can replay your voice reading just by flipping the pages! We asked Tirzah Palcynski Katz to give Sparkup a try with her kids: Tirzah is a mom of two, a dear friend of ... Read More »

UPDATE 3/16/15: THE CAR SEAT BASE IS INCLUDED WITH THE DOONA, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A LOAD LEG. ALSO, DOONA WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN CANADA. SEE UPDATED INFO AND PLACE YOUR PREORDER HERE. UPDATE 3/10/15: DOONA IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE! PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY – SUPPLIES WILL BE LIMITED! UPDATE 1/5/15: THE DOONA HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO ... Read More »

Are you picturing a cloth diaper as an elaborate process of folding and pinning, secured with a safety pin (a sharp object you’d rather not be operating near your baby while sleep-deprived at 3am)? Today, there are so many better options that are not only eco-friendly, but even more cost-effective than ever. Here’s my overview of some great choices for ... Read More »

Shop all Bugaboo at Magic Beans Vegas is the land of glitz, glamour, and something Magic Beans fans are already quite familiar with: surprises! We’d been hearing whispers that Bugaboo would be unveiling a new stroller at tonight’s ABC Expo party, but every new stroller from Bugaboo finds a special new way to impress us, and the Bugaboo Runner Jogging ... Read More »

Update 4/26/2017: Eli Reviews the New Orbit O2 Jogging Stroller! A few months ago, a mysterious meeting was called at our office, in which the Magic Beans staff members were introduced to Orbit’s next stroller. Of course, we weren’t allowed to talk about it, because it was just a prototype with release anticipated far in the future… but now that ... Read More »

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Great store and staff. Worked with Mike who was very knowledgeable. He offered great advice and didn't get the feeling like he was always trying to sell me something. Mike went above and beyond for us during this process with our first child. Thank you!

Wilson K.

Great experience shopping today. They have a great selection and if you need to go to a brick and mortar store they are very local. The free gift wrap is a nice touch too!

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Magic Beans is the place that your parents WISH they had when you were a wee babe. After VERY different experiences at some of the more popular "big box"-type stores, we found the staff here to be helpful, caring, engaging, and 110% willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that Mama & Papa understand and are comfortable with the products they sell.

Jeremy N.

Magic Beans has superb customer service!
Ms. Andrea Kelly assisted me with my Nuna 2019 Tavo & Nuna Pipa purchase. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The transaction went smoothly and shipping was fast (I'm in California). Great experience! I highly recommend Magic Beans for all of your baby needs.

Magic Beans has a well-curated selection of awesome goods! The employees know their stuff and always steer us in the right direction. It is our go-to store for our new baby.

Drew

Best place ever to shop for strollers and baby carriers! The staff is knowledgeable and warm. I spent over an hour here to learning about strollers, car seats, baby wraps, etc. I placed an order and the stroller arrived very quickly. A must stop for baby equipment.

Gail S.

We found Magic Beans on the recommendation of a friend, and really took a liking to them from their extensive YouTube videos on product comparisons and details of new product releases. We liked being able to walk to the store from our apartment, and we ended up doing almost our entire registry with them. We have nothing but great things to say.

Kelly S.

We all want to buy from local places. Frequently, however, we are disappointed, because either the price is prohibitive or the service is lacking.

Magic Beans is an anomaly. The pricing is competitive and the people know their stuff. I have had a number of interactions with MB over the last 6 months and have purchased the stroller, the car seat and the attachment for the seat into the stroller as well as a number of accessories, toys and games.

At every point, they provided the right advice...and as a bonus helped me assemble and disassemble the various hardware. They went out of their way to help especially during a stressful time.

So if you want to be happy with the latest baby hardware, go to Magic Bean first...This is a first rate locally owned business.

Steve S.

The staff at Magic Beans is incredible!!! The most positive and helpful shopping experience for me and my expecting wife. The staff listened to our needs and explained different options for strollers, car seats, cribs, bassinets, and just about everything else we would eventually need as new parents. Helpful beyond measure! No other stores offer this level of assistance, attention, and support. I recommend this be a priority starting point for all soon-to-be-parents!!!